EA has confirmed to Re/code that Dave Roberts, CEO of its subsidiary PopCap Games division, is stepping down, to be replaced by co-founder John Vechey. VentureBeat first reported the move earlier today. Dave “has made a huge mark on PopCap, and we thank [him] deeply for it as he embraces his new adventure,” Vechey said in an emailed statement.

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